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Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location :Atlas House, Corporation Street, WA9 1LD, St. Helens MBC

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:15

Salary: £20.97

AMHP required to undertake Mental Health Act Assessments and any other statutory work under the provision of the Mental Health Act 1983

The current AMHP service is carrying sickness, annual leave and vacant posts which cannot be filled regardless of how many times the post has been advertised. 

To work on the AMHP rota and to undertake Mental Health Act Assessments in all settings as and when required. 

Placement required for the Christmas/New Year period. Maybe required to work outside of normal hours depending on type of assessment required.

Job Category : Building Services & Maintenance

Location Cunard Building Water Street Pier Head Liverpool L2 2BS, Liverpool City Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £239.85

Job Purpose

To inspect highways assets to ensure that they are safe for public use and ensure that the appropriate action is taken in respect to any defects identified, including issuing work to contractors, check completed work and monitoring progress. To be part of the highways on call system and respond to emergencies out of hours, including winter maintenance.

Directly Responsible For:

Not applicable

Directly Responsible To:

Senior Inspector North or South

Main Areas of Responsibility:

•          To undertake highway related inspections (both walked and driven) in accordance with the Highways Act 1980, the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, and Well Managed Highways Infrastructure – A code of Practice, and maintain and update all associated records

•          To ensure that all works and inspections are undertaken within the correct timescales and to the appropriate standards in accordance with current Council policy and guidelines, leading to the achievement of business and service targets

•          To log and report defects on assets such as, for example, carriageway and footway surfaces, street furniture, carriageway markings and highway drainage 

•          To raise works orders as a result of undertaking routine Section 58 Inspections, ad hoc inspections, claims investigations, and serviceability inspections as part of ongoing highway maintenance activity. Check works are carried out correctly and to the required standards

Physical Demands of the Job:

•          The job will be mostly site-based and will require work to be carried out in adverse conditions

•          The postholder will need to be able to drive and work flexibly (outside normal office hours) 

Corporate Responsibility:

•          Contribute to the delivery of the Council Plan

•          Delivering and promoting excellent customer service, externally and internally

•          Making the council a great place to work, living the council’s values, actively engaging in regular communications including team meetings, undertaking training as required and being responsible for managing own performance

•          Develop the City Council’s commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken

•          To ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the City Council’s safety plan

Qualification and training

Essential

•          City & Guilds or equivalent in highway safety inspections (A)

•          Current UK driving licence (A)

Desirable

•          NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) Accreditation 

Experience

Essential

•          Demonstrate a knowledge of the safety implications of working on the highway and be able to identify with the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual (A,I) 

•          Knowledge and experience of highway inspections, and ability to identify and describe a defect in the highway which requires repair (A,I) 

Desirable

•          Knowledge and experience of highway maintenance works and street works

•          Demonstrate an existing knowledge of materials used in highway construction 

•          Knowledge and experience of New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and other relevant highway legislation

•          Knowledge and experience of the Highways Act 1980

Skills/Abilities

Essential

•          Ability to communicate effectively face to face, by telephone and in writing (A,I) 

•          Ability to undertake site surveys and inspections, including being able to walk considerable distances and frequently bend down to mark carriageways and footways (A,I)

•          Ability and experience in relation to utilising computers and handheld devices to review and record data (A,I)

•          Demonstrable skills in analysing information and resolving problems (A,I)

•          Able to work as part of a team, using own initiative when required (A,I)

Desirable

•          Good ICT skills

•          Ability to prioritise work, using risk assessment techniques

Commitment

Essential

•          Work flexibly and outside normal office hours (I)

Desirable•          An understanding of and a personal commitment to the Vision and Values of Liverpool City Council

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Nutgrove Building, Knowsley, L36 9GD, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £17.00

Knowsley Family First is one of the key resources delivering interventions to families with complex needs, supporting families to thrive in line with the expectations set out in the Early Help and Prevention Strategy and aligned to the expectations of the national Supporting Families programme.

The core offer of the service is the coordination and delivery of multi-agency interventions based on whole-family Early Help Assessment and action planning with families to help them achieve positive outcomes for themselves while reducing the likelihood of escalation to high-cost, statutory, crisis intervention services such as Children’s Social Care.

Families engaging with the service can expect a wide range of support delivered directly by Family First Case Managers through a coordinated partnership approach.

Worker will need to be able to 

– have excellent safeguarding experience 

– complete Early Help Assessments

– organise Team Around the Family Meetings

– be able to complete SMART plans with families and then review 

– be able to work within timescales 

– complete home visits 

– complete direct work with children and young people – have good written and verbal skills

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Qualified

Location : County Hall – Main, Wiltshire Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £26.79

We are looking for a passionate, motivated and experienced Social Worker to join our Mental Health Team. This is a small, well-established, dedicated social care service for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

The mental health social work teams provide specialist services for adults over 18. The teams support people to recover from periods of difficulty with their mental health and for people to stay as independent as possible by providing support that is person-centred which gives people choice and control in their lives. 

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will also be involved in assessing, coordinating, and arranging care for service users with mental health problems, including dementia, both in the community and in the hospital.

You will need to be Registered with Social Work England / your appropriate Professional body. Experience of working in a health or social care setting is essential, along with excellent communication skills. You will need to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for integrated working and an understanding of how we can best engage with our local communities and other partners in a meaningful way. 

Working model: Hybrid (50% of working hours from home)

Indicative

qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience/skills.

ITQ 2 or equivalent skill and ability demonstrating significant experience in IT systems.

Professional qualification in area of specialism.

Licence / certificate / qualification required for the role.

Knowledge and

Skills

Some relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.

Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation in

the area of specialism.

Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.

Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved.

Planning and workload management skills.

Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out

complex client assessments.

Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to

established criteria.

Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven ability to deliver training.

Accurate record keeping and report writing.

Good presentational skills.

Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

Creativity and

Innovation

Apply professional knowledge and experience to interpret and recommend policy, resolve complex

issues, proactively anticipate problems and deliver solutions which enhance the quality and

efficiency of services.

Responsible for meeting performance standards within a policy framework and regulatory

guidelines. Considerable scope to exercise initiative in taking action – within the boundary of well-

defined policies.

Contribute to long term strategies.

Responsible for professional advice, assessments or referrals, ensuring interventions are timely

and cost effective.

Manage a complex and varied caseload within a framework of policy and procedures –subject to

managerial control and review of results.

Research information to support and develop services for the client group.

Prepare standard reports and contribute to reports for court/tribunals as required, representing the

service at court/tribunal attendance as required.

Assess and oversee adaptation work including advice and demonstration of specialist equipmentto clients.

Job Category : Sales / Marketing

 Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AE, North Yorkshire Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.20

Our in-house team at North Yorkshire Council manage accounts ranging from leisure and cultural venues to behavioural change campaigns and destination marketing. We also have a broad range of business clients working with us on everything from housing to highways construction.

We are looking for experienced account managers to support our internal team. 

•          The communications unit provides a service on behalf of the council to customers internally and externally. This includes media liaison and crisis management, creative editorial production and direction, media training, internal and external customer communications, consultations, marketing campaigns, design, branding, video production, social media training/governance and management, website training/governance/management. The whole team plays a critical role in supporting North Yorkshire Council’s clear focus on delivering channel shift – supporting customers to interact and transact with us online.

Hybrid and flexible working considered. 2 days in the office and 3 days from home

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : New Options, 25 Connop Road, Enfield, EN3 5FB, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 6.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:30

End Time : 15:30
Salary: £14.40

We require a 1 to 1 worker to support a female service user with behaviour that challenges and personal care needs. They will need to be energic, proactive and encourage the service user to participate in activities.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified

Location : Civic Offices, London Borough of Sutton

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £26.25

Job Category : Legal

Location :Municipal Buildings, Knowsley, L36 9YU, Knowsley Borough Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date :Immediate Start

Start Time :09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £16.00

Legal Assistant (Child Protection).  This role is to assist fee earners in progressing public law proceedings.  The role requires being a case holder who is able to work independently to ensure the compliance with court orders and smooth running of court proceedings in the support of solicitors.  The tasks involve bundling, seeking compliance with outside agencies with court directions and a strong understanding GDPR /redaction of documents.  The candidate is expected to have experience as a legal assistant or solicitor in case holding public law proceedings and hold a legal qualification.

The role is office based in Huyton two or three days per week, usually on a Monday or Tuesday.

The candidate must have experience of working with legal data bases and the family court.

Exceptionally attendance at court may be required although this is only likely if it is a requirement of a compliance hearing.

The role is 36 hours a week with a flexi time approach to the hours worked.

The candidate is required to hold a DBS or be able to very quickly provide a DBS once appointed.The work demand arises largely due to an increase in caseloads.  Recruitment for full time posts has concluded but candidates have expressed the need to serve 2 months notice and the contractual offer will take a number  of weeks due to needing a DBS.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, Sefton MBC

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £18.28


JOB PURPOSE

As part of the dedicated My Space Sefton Protection Against Child Exploitation Team. Work as part of a multi-agency team delivering creative interventions for children and young people assessed as suffering harm through Exploitation.  To provide intensive, evidenced based interventions for children and young people using a Trusted Adult, Child First and trauma informed approach  

MAIN DUTIES

1)         Co-Work closely with Children’s Social Care Social Work Teams to provide effective interventions as part of ETAC- Exploitation Team Around the Child Approach, delivering planned interventions and approaches to ensure identified risks and needs are reduced for Children and young Person. 

2)         Work proactively and persistently with young people and families using a wide range of methods and approaches underpinned by a Trusted Adult and Reachable moments practice principles.

3)         Contribute to assessment, care planning and reviews ensuring a child centred focus and empowering children, young people and their families

4)         To participate in and assist with the co-ordination of care planning for children and young people. To ensure care plans are up to date, followed and met.

5)         To produce, monitor and review individualised ETAC and risk assessments for children and young people. 

6)         Prepare and deliver reports for multi-agency meetings and childcare decision-making forums ensuring an accurate factual record is maintained.

Qualifications  Related and relevant children and families, Youth Qualifications

Experience      Knowledge of Exploitation in all its forms, and impact.

Background in delivering interventions with exploited children. 

Significant experience of youth work and services    

Demonstrable skills, knowledge and aptitudes         Understanding of the stages of child development, separation and loss.

Understand the impact of Trauma on a child’s emotional and cognitive development 

Understand the forms, features and risk associated with and caused by all forms of exploitation. 

Understanding of the Children Act 1989

Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of other agencies who work with young people and the ability to work in partnership with such agencies.

Ability to work as a member of a team. Build, establish and maintain trusted adult relationships with children 

Experience of direct work with children and using resources to gain a better understanding of the child’s lived experience.      .

Good planning and organisational skills

Demonstrate an experiencing of contributing in the child’s meetings/report writing and delivery.

Demonstrate experience in delivering workshops to children and to agencies involved.

An ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing to a range of colleagues within the partnership.

Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equality and diversity practices.

Understanding of risk assessment and health and safety issues.

Ability to communicate effectively with children, their families and relevant professionals.

The ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-agency team, and to work independently.

Willingness to work in a flexible manner and out of office hours.

A commitment to continuously develop self and update knowledge           .

An ability to make sound decisions when working under pressure.

Demonstrate a commitment to the participation of service users in the development and implementation of programmes.

A demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development including staff supervision and appraisal and a willingness to undertake further training.

Special requirements  This post is registered as exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and in accordance with the Police Act; the successful candidate must be able to obtain satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure in order to be appointed to the post.  In the respect a criminal record check will be undertaken prior to confirmation of appointment.

An understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.Be familiar with and use information technology and computerised records systems.

Job Category : Legal – Senior Posts

Location :Lewisham Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £33.80

Main Purpose of the job: 

To handle more complex housing litigation work arising and in particular deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate in this major Council work area. This will include disrepair, possession, landlord and tenant and general housing advice. 

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Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties:

1.         Ensure that legal advice and assistance is provided efficiently and expeditiously both personally and by other staff within the Team. Manage and co-ordinate the work of staff and provide advice, guidance and direction as necessary.

2.         Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required.

3.         Manage a group of staff within the Team on a day to day basis, as required by the Principal Lawyer.

4.         Undertake as required (and in particular in any major work area allocated), a personal caseload of the more complex housing litigation and advisory work.


Knowledge

Advanced and substantial knowledge of the particular area of law and knowledge of its application in a local authority context                                                                                    

Advanced and substantial knowledge of the particular area of law and knowledge of its application in a local authority context                                                                                                                                                                                    

Knowledge of progressive strategic and operational management practice                        

An advanced understanding of the issues facing local government and an ability to rise to them                                                                                                                                                  

Knowledge of practice and procedure in Courts, tribunals and Inquiries     

Aptitude

Ability to use initiative and experience to analyse problems, make decisions and exercise proper professional judgement without reference to others                                                 

Capability to work positively and imaginatively in conjunction with others at the most senior level in the authority and with partners to prepare and promote the Council’s policies and generally to deal with issues progressively

Ability and willingness to carry out special tasks and/or projects contributing to or leading multi-disciplinary teams as necessary

Ability to work under substantial pressure

Robust but creative approach in the interpretation and application of the law

Skills

(Skills can only be used as shortlisting criteria if the skill is to be tested)                                           

Articulate and confident in oral and written presentation 

Ability to present written information succinctly, accurately and clearly.    

Ability to give clear and concise advice on the telephone, at meetings and in correspondence

Ability to draft complex and unusual legal documentation and deal with complex matters

Ability to assess priorities and meet conflicting deadlines

Ability to supervise, advise, guide and train less experienced staff

Experience

Substantial practical relevant experience of the appropriate area of work set out in the job description                                                                                                              

Experience of undertaking an extensive and varied legal caseload proficiently at a senior level                                                                                                                             Experience of managing staff and of ensuring performance of work programmes and objectives within strict legislative and other timescales

Job Category : Interims

Location :Bromley Council

Hours Per Week :36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £280.00
It is essential that the candidate is registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Registered Building Inspector. For our needs, the candidate should be at least Class 2B for site inspections

Job Category : Interims

Location :ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: Â£266.32

Business critical head of service required to run services that administers £250m+ statutory and Haringey benefits expenditure and collecting £300m+ council tax, business rates and debt income annually

Purpose of the job

1. a) The Traffic Engineer will work with the Senior Traffic Engineer in

providing a Traffic/Transport service.

b) The Traffic Engineer will work with the Senior Traffic Engineer in

managing and providing a Traffic/Transport service.

c) The Traffic Engineer will work with the Senior Traffic Engineer in

managing and progressing schemes related schemes, and providing a

Traffic/Transport service.

2. a) The Traffic Engineer will ensure, in conjunction with colleagues,

that statutory and legal obligations are delivered and communicated

in a customer-focussed manner, optimising available resources.

b) The Traffic Engineer will play a significant role in projects to

ensure, in conjunction with colleagues, that statutory and legal

obligations are delivered and communicated in a customer-focussed

manner, optimising available resources.

c) The Traffic Engineer will take a lead role in projects to ensure, in

conjunction with colleagues, that statutory and legal obligations are

delivered and communicated in a customer-focussed manner,

optimising available resources.

3. a) The Traffic Engineer will be accountable to the Senior Traffic

Engineer for achieving agreed Service outcomes and personal

appraisal targets which uphold the Council’s Core Values and meet the

challenges of Best Value and Comprehensive Performance

Assessment.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Skills and Abilities

Communication

1. Ability to write reports and a wide range of correspondence relating

to Traffic Engineering projects.

2. Ability to communicate effectively with service users e.g.

negotiations, presenting evidence or advice in a public forum within

Hackney’s diverse community.

Managing Projects and Resources

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3. 4. a) Ability to handle an extensive workload, including ability to act on

own initiative, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

b) Ability to handle an extensive workload, including ability to act on

own initiative, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

c) Ability to organise the work of others and handle an extensive

workload, including ability to act on own initiative, prioritise and

meet strict deadlines.

Ability to use new technology to assist in improving service delivery

and personal performance.

5. 7. Managing Services and Delivery

a) Ability to contribute effectively to team working.

b) Ability to contribute effectively to team working.

c) Ability to lead on projects and contribute effectively to team

working.

Knowledge

6. Ability to promote and implement equal opportunities in accordance

with Council guidelines.

Ability to understand plans and drawings and other relevant technical

information related to Traffic Engineering projects.

8. Ability to operate IT systems and equipment.

9. A good understanding of relevant Traffic Engineering legislation.

10. Knowledge of Traffic Engineering issues as they affect the inner city.

11. Knowledge of Best Value criteria.

Work Related Experience

12. Understanding of or experience of providing services to customers

and being accountable for these services.

13. Understanding of or experience of Traffic Engineering within an

urban environment.

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Qualifications

14. Degree or HNC (preferable)

Job Category : Engineering

Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: Â£20.86
We are currently looking for an Electric Vehicle Traffic Engineer for a two years fixed term to join our Design & Engineering team. You will join a vibrant team and assist on projects within the local authority enabling you to advance your career, whilst giving you the freedom to achieve personal growth and development. We will provide you with opportunities to enable you to succeed and support you to reach your potential. 

You will help to deliver one of the country’s biggest expansions of electric vehicle (EV) charging points, which will see 3,000 chargers on the borough’s streets by 2030. Providing the right mix of infrastructure will help meet the Council’s ambitious plans to encourage a 90% take up of electric vehicles in Hackney by 2030 supporting our aims to become a net zero carbon borough by 2040. Your role mainly involves dealing with the installation of electric vehicle charging schemes in the borough on lamp columns, fast and rapid chargers on the public highway, estate chargers in our Hackney Housing across the borough and also being involved in designing a variety of minor traffic engineering schemes.

You will be responsible for conducting consultations, reviewing electric vehicle (EV) plans, and preparing traffic management orders. You will manage the implementation of EV sites and maintain records of completed projects. Additionally, you will liaise with both external and internal stakeholders, work collaboratively as part of a team, and assist Senior Traffic Engineers in various phases, including concept development, feasibility studies, preliminary design, consultation, detailed design, and ultimately, the implementation of multi-modal or mode-specific traffic engineering schemes, urban realm improvements, and public transport enhancements.

The role will also support the delivery of statutory and legal obligations related to transportation in a politically sensitive and customer-focused manner. 

You will have post-qualification experience in Civil Engineering and experience in Traffic Management and Road Safety Engineering schemes. You will also have excellent written and communication skills as well as good time and budgetary management skills.


Skills and Abilities

Communication

1. Ability to write reports and a wide range of correspondence relating

to Traffic Engineering projects.

2. Ability to communicate effectively with service users e.g.

negotiations, presenting evidence or advice in a public forum within

Hackney’s diverse community.

Managing Projects and Resources

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3. 4. a) Ability to handle an extensive workload, including ability to act on

own initiative, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

b) Ability to handle an extensive workload, including ability to act on

own initiative, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.

c) Ability to organise the work of others and handle an extensive

workload, including ability to act on own initiative, prioritise and

meet strict deadlines.

Ability to use new technology to assist in improving service delivery

and personal performance.

5. 7. Managing Services and Delivery

a) Ability to contribute effectively to team working.

b) Ability to contribute effectively to team working.

c) Ability to lead on projects and contribute effectively to team

working.

Knowledge

6. Ability to promote and implement equal opportunities in accordance

with Council guidelines.

Ability to understand plans and drawings and other relevant technical

information related to Traffic Engineering projects.

8. Ability to operate IT systems and equipment.

9. A good understanding of relevant Traffic Engineering legislation.

10. Knowledge of Traffic Engineering issues as they affect the inner city.

11. Knowledge of Best Value criteria.

Work Related Experience

12. Understanding of or experience of providing services to customers

and being accountable for these services.

13. Understanding of or experience of Traffic Engineering within an

urban environment.

Qualifications

14. Degree or HNC (preferable)

Job Category :Facilities & Environmental Services

Location : Earlswood Depot, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: Â£14.72

One full time HGV mechanic – 36 hours

Location of work: Earlswood Depot

Hours: 36 hours per week 

About the Role

Our friendly, hardworking and experienced Transport Team are looking to recruit a flexible and well organised HGV Mechanic to carry out repairs and maintenance to our fleet of vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment in their busy workshop near Redhill. The ability of the Council to provide the essential services expected by local residents is reliant on having good vehicle availability maintained to a very high standard.

Working with our workshop team and managers in a physically demanding role, you’ll ensure DVSA standards and maximum vehicle availability. With a good all-round knowledge of planned and unplanned maintenance, you’ll keep our plant vehicles and related equipment in top shape. 

Responsibilities of the role: 

•           To carry out repair and maintenance services to the council’s fleet of vehicles, plant and associated equipment, including our Grounds Maintenance equipment.

•           To ensure that all maintenance and repair work is carried out to a high standard and that vehicles comply with DVSA standards and in accordance with the terms of the Councils Operators Licence at all times.

•           To carry out necessary diagnostic work and specialist repairs where possible.

•           To attend roadside breakdowns and recover vehicles if repairs are not possible.

•           To ensure that maximum vehicle availability is always maintained.

•           To ensure that all relevant administration work is completed in a timely manner.

About the Person 

•           You should have a good all-round knowledge of Planned/Unplanned maintenance procedures relating to both heavy and light goods vehicles (Preferably Refuse Collection Vehicles).

•           Be able to cope in a physically demanding role

•           Ability to work within specified time frames and deadlines.

•           Experience of maintenance and repair of Ground Maintenance equipment 

•           Understand the importance of good customer service. 

•           Have good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements. 

Essential Qualifications 

•           City & Guilds Vehicle Mechanic Qualification or equivalent qualification and experience in discipline

•           HGV Driving Licence (Cat C)

•           Basic standard in English & Maths

Job Category :Operational & Support Staff

Location : Rhayader Waste and Recycling Depot, Powys County Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 07:00

End Time : 15:00
Salary: Â£13.46Loader/HGV Driver Role in the commercial service

We are looking for Drivers to join our committed team in Waste and Recycling.  Powys is one of the top performing recycling authorities and our crews are on the front line to help us get even better.  Waste and recycling is a service that affects all our residents and we regularly get compliments for our teams and what they do.  So if you are interested in joining a team that really makes a difference to the environment and the local community, we want to hear from you.

Job Category :Planning

Location :County Hall, Pembrokeshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 22.00

Start Date : Immediate start

Start Time :09:00

End Time :17:00
Salary: Â£26.92

Pembrokeshire County Council is seeking to appoint a focussed, dynamic planning ecologist with excellent communications skills to support the delivery of development that enhances the built and natural environment in Pembrokeshire.    

The post holder will provide specialist advice and information on ecology (and nutrient neutrality) with regard to the land use planning process primarily in respect of the Local Planning Authority’s Development Management function ensuring compliance with related legislation and policy. 

You will need a degree in ecology or related subject with a significant period of relevant experience of work of a similar nature.  Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Habitats Regulations and planning legislation and guidance is also essential.  You will be an articulate and effective communicator, self-motivated, organised and highly computer literate, including using GIS and databases. The post is likely to be part time, number of hours dependent on relevant experience and costs associated. This is for a fixed term appointment until the end of December 2025. Home based working will be considered.

1.         Advise on appropriate mitigation and provide consultation comments on planning applications in relation to ecological matters.

2.         Regularly liaise externally with applicants, planning agents, consultants, developers, consultees, ecological consultants on matters relating to ecological requirements of planning applications. 

3.         Provide specialist advice to colleagues in Conservation, Planning and other directorates such as Highways, Infrastructure and Projects on a frequent basis, and also the Biodiversity Champion.

4.         Provide specialist advice on ecological matters to external stakeholders in relation to other projects where appropriate. 

5.         Regularly hold discussions with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority planning and other officers as necessary in accordance with the Service Level Agreement with PCNPA to provide specialist advice and information.  

6.         Regularly explain and advise on ecological requirements to members of the public when making planning applications.

7.         Frequently liaise with Natural Resources Wales – the statutory body – on matters such as planning applications, species licenses and other relevant projects.

8.         Respond to consultations in relation to designated sites (SSSIs etc) and assist in the preparation of any other relevant information, including information for web pages.

Person specification – Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

1.         Degree in Ecology or related subject with a significant period of relevant working experience undertaking work of a similar nature.

2.         Familiarity with planning processes and procedures.

3.         Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislation such as Habitats Regulations, Planning legislation and guidance.

4.         Proven clear and concise written and verbal communication skills with experience of technical / administrative customer facing work.

5.         Strong IT skills / competence with expertise in the use of databases, spreadsheets and GIS.

6.         Evidence of strong research skills with the ability to use and analyse data and to read and interpret plans.

7.         Able to demonstrate sound organisational skills and the  ability to work with minimum supervision; planning and prioritising own work within deadlines .

8.         Experience of undertaking technical and ecological site surveys and analysis.

9.         Evidence of being a self-motivated team player with the ability to organise and prioritise work effectively and work to deadlines.

10.      Full driving licence.

11.      Previous experience of working in a Planning department.12.      Ability to speak and write in Welsh.

Job Category :Social Care – Qualified

Location :Bridgewood Nursing Home, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30

Salary: £20.74

Ongoing orders to cover any shift work for those candidates who may not already have a placement

Job Category :Social Care – Unqualified

Location : Thomas Hardy House, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £19.95

The role involves working alongside Social workers, with young adults, previously Looked After by the Local Authority between the ages of 18 – 24years old.

Holding a case load of up to 25 young people, office based work, visits and attending meetings in the local community and outside the borough. 

The main duties would be supporting young people through the transition of being a Looked after Child to living independently, working in partnership with education/Training/Employment agencies and housing and health provisions.

Provide high quality and comprehensive support to the service user and empower them to plan, work towards and achieve their care and health outcomes.

Contribute to efficient service delivery as an individual and as part of a team, in accordance with local policies procedures and legislation.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

•           Significant experience of working with vulnerable young people with a range of complex problems

•           Knowledge of the legislative framework around Looked After Children and Care Leavers

•           Experience in financial planning, monitoring and the provision of best value services

•           Ability to maintain electronic case records in a timely and accurate fashion in line with the Departments recording policy

•           Experience in user participation and an ability to develop and implement strategies to ensure that even the most hard to engage young people influence service delivery and design

•           Demonstrable success in partnership working for the benefit of young people

•           To work in partnership with each young person on the caseload to develop and implement statutory care plans which promote positive outcomes in all areas.

•           To ensure that statutory responsibly are met and evidenced on each case to meet the expectations of internal and external inspections and to protect the reputational standing of the Council

•           To maintain detailed, accurate and contemporaneous records of case work and financial activity

•           To make referrals to other agencies including adult social care, Connexions, advocacy, police, substance misuse and housing and crucially to ensure that each agency provides the required support to reach young person to minimise costs to the Council and to promote the welfare of young people.

•           To lead and coordinate a multi-agency planning group around each young person to ensure an holistic approach to care planning

•           To secure appropriate accommodation for each young person including those with extreme anti-social behaviour, mental health issues and additional vulnerability

•           To ensure that each young person is supported into appropriate educational, employment or training resource and that their physical and mental health is promoted

•           To work with the home office, solicitors and the ‘no recourse to public fund’ team to ensure that legal status issues are resolved in a speedy manner and that the Council’s resources are targeted appropriately

•           To take part in a service duty rota which provides an emergency response to any leaving care young person whose own worker is away from the office•           To make financial projection on expenditure, provide specialist welfare benefit advice and challenge housing benefit and DWP decisions where required

Job Category :Social & Health Care Non-Qualified

Location : 19 Orient Street, Southwark Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salar: Â£202.05

Experienced CQC registered Learning Disabilities Manager for temporary (with possible temp to perm) opportunity.

Orient Street is a CQC registered residential respite unit (rated Good) that supports adults with learning disabilities and autism, addressing a wide range of diverse and complex needs.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Registered Manager who can support and encourage the development of skills, growth and fulfilment for the adults staying at Orient Street.

In this role, you will inspire and guide your team, helping them reach their full potential. You will also build meaningful relationships, communicate effectively and foster strong engagement with both families and service users, making a real difference for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead the continued development of our respite unit.

About You:

This role is ideal for someone who understands the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and those who display behaviours of concern. To succeed in this role, you will need to:

Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Social Care.

Possess knowledge and understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and individuals with behaviours of concern.

Have experience with budget management, analysis and monitoring.

Lead by example, supporting staff to reach their full potential.

Understand the importance of communication, build relationships and engage with families and service users.

To be considered for an interview, your CV and supporting statement should clearly demonstrate:

An enhanced DBS check and clearance.

A thorough knowledge of CQC regulations, the Care Act 2014, and the governance of CQC registered care homes.

A proven track record with CQC inspections.

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities in a residential environment, including providing personal care.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

1.         Management Qualification such as NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care or be working towards this within the timeframe set by the regulatory bodies of registration.

2.         Detailed current knowledge of CQC regulatory framework, including Fundamental Standards and Quality statements, Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation relating to the governance.

3.         Working knowledge of safeguarding, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty legislation and best practice, and the principles of Personalisation and Reablement.

4.         Working knowledge of all Health and Safety Requirements, including knowledge of the service training requirements to meet Health and Safety, and regulatory compliance

5.         Knowledge and understanding of adults with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour and recognised approaches of support such as PBS.

Experience:

6.         Experience of working with adults with learning difficulties within a residential environment, including at a senior level.

7.         Experience of successfully working within internal and external compliance frameworks e.g CQC 

8.         Experience of professional leadership, including setting objectives and performance management, utilising methods to assess performance of staff in the context of the achievement of individuals, the service and organisational targets.

9.         Experience with providing personal care for people with learning disabilities in a supervised professional setting, including managing challenging behaviour with an awareness of safeguarding.

10.      Experience of evaluating, drafting and implementing new policies and procedures within a health and social care environment.

11.      Experience of working in in partnership with other disciplines and services to develop and promote service improvement and best practice within the team.

12.      Knowledge and experience of budget management and analysis and interpretation of management information, including budgetary monitoring.

13.      Experience of applying the principles of equal opportunities in the implementation of practice, in order to address equality and diversity issues.

14.      Experience of keeping up to date with legislation, best practice and regulatory frameworks and implement effective change 

Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:

15.      Ability to assess risk and provide plans to address and safeguard concerns.

16.      Ability collate and analyse complex information and produce good quality data that is easily understood by others.

17.      Effective communication and problem-solving skills in complex situations and the ability to facilitate these in others, especially in times of change. 

18.      Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in writing, verbally and through reports. This includes the production of high-quality reports with clear recommendations.

19.      Ability and commitment to develop and build effective relationships and adults with disabilities and their families/carers, informal networks and other professionals, working across service boundaries.20.      Commitment and ability to pass the CQC registration requirements your probation period

Job Category : Planning

Location :County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week :37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £453.14

Act as the lead officer and manager for two of the four Area Planning Committees leading the two teams of officers focused on delivering high quality development in Somerset.  The potholder will report to the Head of Service, will deputise for the Service Manager Development Management and will be required to ensure that the service performs to an excellent level that meets national/legal requirements and responds positively to transformational change and the expectations of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

•          Act as the lead officer for two development management area teams (consisting of professional planners at principal, senior, planning officer, graduate and apprenticeship grades) providing a high quality, customer focused, development management function, responsible for determining planning and relevant applications.  

•          Assist the Service Manager Development Management in the management of the Development Management Service and lead two of the area teams in determining planning applications.

•          Ensure all applications are professionally managed to determination from pre-application stage through to implementation and compliance in accordance with the Council’s constitution and agreed scheme of delegation.  

•          Lead and manage the teams to ensure the Council exceeds Government and local performance targets; maximise income to Development Management specifically through application fees and charges to cover the costs of the Development Management Service; deliver organisational, policy and legislative changes to the service.

•          Act as the lead professional officer at the relevant Area Planning Committees to ensure that they are managed effectively and support Members to make sound planning decisions which achieve delivery of the adopted Development Plans, supplementary planning documents and other guidance and to meet corporate objectives around climate change, ecological emergency, delivery of affordable housing and quality placemaking

•          Deputise for the Service Manager Development Management and Head of Planning providing them with necessary support and advice across cases and deal with chief officers, senior members and external contacts on the full range of matters relating to management issues and all types of major and complex applications.

•          Clear reports and recommendations determined under delegated powers or reported to one of the Area Committees to ensure that consultations take account of legal and corporate procedures, that reports take account of all objections raised, that recommendations weigh all material planning considerations against relevant planning policies, and that decision letters are drafted comprehensively.

•          To attend as lead officer and present reports to the Area Planning Committee and to field questions/comments on all issues arising from members, objectors and other interested parties.

•          To represent the Council by preparing and presenting professional expert evidence at public inquiries, informal hearings and in court on the full range of applications and in dealing with complaints, local ombudsman investigations, FoI and EIR enquiries

•          To directly line manage and mentor the Principal Planning Officers and team below to ensure the team is managed effectively and that all issues affecting team performance and individual welfare are identified and acted upon.  

Knowledge

Knowledge of statutory regulations relating to planning and related functions (including environmental legislation and regulations

Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools

Experience

Operational and managerial experience of the delivery of local authority planning services, development management functions and team leadership

Experience of designing and implementing service transformation processes to deliver service change and improvement

Significant experience of leading, managing and developing a large team and service area 

Significant experience of performance management in corporate context and external accountabilities

Experience of providing professional advice on complex and controversial applications to planning committees

Knowledge of providing strategic input to wider place based policy development and strategy

Experience of giving evidence at Public Inquiries/Development Plan Examination

Significant experience of handling customer complaints and enquiries

Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications

Educated to degree level, ideally in planning, geography or a related subject

Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligible to be a member

Management qualification ILM 5 or higher

Evidence of continual professional development in accordance with the requirements of the professional institute

Skills

Able to advise/guide senior management and elected members on complex/specialist issues related to the planning service areas, spanning local casework, service performance and long-term strategic planning.

Resilient by nature and have excellent communications skills, due to the significant portions of their time they spend interacting with the public, statutory consultees, stakeholders and elected representatives.  

Ability to provide professional advice and guidance

Attention to detail in checking decisions

Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner organisationsGood interpersonal skills and a team player